Understanding What Makes Lasers Tick

We will discuss the building blocks of a good laser system and how you can untangle the gobbledygook of tech specs in order to make the best selection for your applications.Understanding how a laser system works (not just how to operate it), will make you a better aligner. We will explore and break down the most common methodologies.

Ron Sullivan
Hamar Laser

Five Minute Facts

Alignment + Balancing

Visual Inspection of Couplings and Machinery Components

Visual inspections are very important in maintenance facilities, meaning inspection of equipment and structures using any or all human senses such as vision, hearing, touch and smell. This 5 minute fact will show you if visual inspections are really worth it ...

Stan Riddle
Acoem USA

Two Minute Tips

Alignment + Balancing

Alignment Check vs. Alignment

One question that arises regularly in training is about doing alignment checks. Is it okay to just check the alignment? This quick tip will address the reasons for alignment check...

Stan Riddle
Acoem USA

Five Minute Facts

Alignment + Balancing

Roughing In

The roughing-in process as it relates to alignment is very important. The most common method is the straight-edge method. Is there a more effective way?

Stan Riddle
Acoem USA

Two Minute Tips

Alignment + Balancing

Concepts of Balancing – Rotational Unbalance

Rotational unbalance occurs when there is an uneven distribution of mass around an axis of rotation. This quick tip will explain the possible causes of unbalance…